Does It Matter Which Nightlord Boss You Beat First in Elden Ring Nightreign?

In the time-bound roguelike game called Elden Ring: Nightreign, players find themselves competing against the ticking clock. They slay bosses, gather loot, and enhance their abilities, all while avoiding the impending night that brings a formidable battle with it. Overcoming two complete days (and nights) grants access to confronting the Nightlord, the enigmatic beings in Nightreign. At first, there’s only one Nighthold accessible. However, once specific achievements are reached, players can decide which Nightlord boss they wish to challenge next. The question arises: does the sequence of defeating each Nightlord boss matter? And which bosses should you tackle first in Elden Ring: Nightreign?

Warning: Spoilers below for Elden Ring Nightreign

Once you begin playing “Elden Ring Nightreign”, initially only Gladius, the Nightbeast, will be accessible as a Nightlord boss. However, six other Nightlord bosses will become available post-defeat of Gladius, with each one progressively stronger than the last. Defeating Gladius not only expands game content but also rewards players with a unique relic named after him, offering a special passive bonus when equipped prior to embarking on an adventure. This pattern holds true for every Nightlord in the game. Consequently, while the sequence of tackling each challenge may not be critical, you can concentrate on the Nightlord bosses who provide the most beneficial rewards based on your preferred character class or playstyle.

If you’re curious about what treasures or rewards await you during each journey with Nightlord in Elden Ring Nightreign, here is a comprehensive list of the game’s exclusive artifacts.

Tricephalos

  • Boss name: Gladius, Beast of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Beast (Green)
  • Relic effects: Stamina recovers with each successful attack +1, Starting armament deals fire damage

Gaping Jaw

  • Boss name: Adel, Baron of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Baron (Blue)
  • Relic effects: Improved Critical Hits +1, Art gauge fills moderately upon critical hit, Critical Hit Boots Stamina Recovery Speed

Sentient Pest

  • Boss name: Gnoster, Wisdom of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Wise (Yellow)
  • Relic effects: Increased Maximum FP, Starting armament inflicts poison, Poison & Rot in Vicinity Increases Attack Power

Augur

  • Boss name: Maris, Fathom of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Fathom (Red)
  • Relic effects: Increased Maximum HP, Flask Also Heals Allies, Items confer effects to all nearby allies

Equilibrious Beast

  • Boss name: Libra, Creature of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Demon (Red)
  • Relic effects: Huge rune discount for shop purchases while on expedition, Gesture “Crossed Legs” builds up Madness, Madness Continually Recovers FP

Darkdrift Knight

  • Boss name: Fulghor, Champion of Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Champion (Green)
  • Relic effects: Increased Maximum Stamina, Guard counter is given a boost based on current HP, HP restoration upon Thrusting Counterattack

Fissure in the Fog

  • Boss name: Caligo, Miasma of the Night
  • Relic name: Night of the Miasma (Yellow)
  • Relic effects: Nearby Frostbite Conceals Self, Changes compatible armament’s skill to Chilling Mist at start of expedition, Attack power-up when facing Frostbite-afflicted enemy

Elden Ring Nightreign is currently available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.

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2025-05-31 02:10